A key individual involved in recruiting members for the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group has been arrested in Chennai.
Following intelligence reports suggesting the recruitment of individuals for the banned IS organization in Tamil Nadu, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials launched surprise raids across various cities in the state on January 28.
In a significant development, NIA arrested Alphacik, an ambulance driver based in Purasaivakkam, Chennai. Alphacik, originally from Thirumullaivasal near Mayiladuthurai, was found to be actively recruiting for the IS group using platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.
Authorities revealed that Alphacik had been using these messaging apps to recruit individuals into the terror network while working as an ambulance driver in Chennai.